2005 Acura TL Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2005 Acura TL, 8% of all 388 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest electrical complaint count among 10 TL model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 123,500 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 32
- 8% of 388
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 123,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2005 Acura TL electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 30, 2008, latest Aug 16, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Acura TL
- NHTSA 05V132000Apr 5, 2005Electrical System1,923 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
On certain passenger vehicles, a loose terminal in the main fuse box may cause the fuel pump to lose power. If the fuel pump becomes inoperative, the engine may not start.
Risk: If the fuel pump loses power while driving the engine could stall without warning which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the entire fuse box free of charge. The recall began on april 13, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Electrical System complaints by TL model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Acura TL have electrical problems?
- NHTSA has 32 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Acura TL, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 123,500 miles.
- Which Acura TL year has the most electrical complaints?
- The 2006 Acura TL has the most electrical complaints (34), compared with 32 for the 2005.
- Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Acura TL?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Acura TL concerns the electrical: 05V132000.